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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,855.38, 370,284.28 and 59,866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,855.38, 370,284.28 and 59,866.88 is: 89,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,855.38 : 370,284.28 = 59,866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,855.38/370,284.28 = 59,866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,855.38x = 370,284.28 × 59,866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,855.38x = 22,167,762,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,762,555.56/246,855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,800.61

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